Michelle Director
Years of Experience: 30 years’ experience
Qualifications & Training: Diploma – enrolled in Undergraduate Certificate of Teaching
What I would like children to learn from me: Independence, knowledge that they can say no, or change plans if needed, and enjoyment of learning.
Why I love working with children: They can acquire knowledge through play-based learning and observation of peer learning.
Justine 2IC
Years of Experience: Over 20 yrs in child care and 10 yrs working as an Early Childhood trainer and assessor.
Qualifications & Training: I hold an Advanced Diploma in Children’s Services
What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to develop empathy, respect for others and to feel safe and secure in the environment we provide at Butterflies .
Why I love working with children: Because the children at Butterflies are the cutest bunch in the whole of Cairns !!!! After leaving child care and then transitioned to training, for 10 yrs and being back in the centres, I realised how much I missed the changes in the children from toddlers through to Kindergarten. Those special “ wow” to see the excitement of children’s faces when they see you and will run up to you just to give you a hug.
Cathy Kindergarten Teacher
Years of Experience: I have been in the child care industry for over 15 years.
Qualifications & Training: Graduate Diploma in Education (Early Childhood), Southern Cross University Bachelor Public Health (majors Public Health & Biology), Canberra University Diploma of Childrens Services, TAFE NSW
What I would like children to learn from me: Learning is led by the children, as educators we can learn as much from them as they learn from us. I support children to learn, develop and gain an understanding of who they are and how they belong as part of their community and the world. Through supporting, extending and challenging children's learning. I hope the children will have the tools, skills and foundations needed for their future journey through the lifespan.
Why I love working with children: Everyday I learn something new! No two days are the same as we explore the children's interests and extend ideas to make new discoveries and learn together, exploring different perspectives and ways of understanding.
Daisy Educator in Kindergarten
Years of Experience: I have been in the child care industry having worked at Butterflies for the past 3.5 years.
Qualifications & Training: I hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
What I would like children to learn from me: Being respectful, kind, and helpful to their friends, Educators and Environment. I want children to have the opportunity to learn about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait culture which we share as a community.
Why I love working with children: Working with children is rewarding in many ways. I believe by nurturing and providing learning opportunities, helps children to explore their capabilities and build strong foundations for emotional, mental and physical development which are the building blocks for life. , to have the opportunity to influence a child’s development is such a blessing.
Chandra Educator
Years of Experience: I have been in the child care industry for 12 years. I commenced training at Butterflies Early Learning when I first migrated to Australia and have worked here ever since.
Qualifications & Training: I hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
What I would like children to learn from me: I would like children to learn respect and Kindness towards everyone.to be happy within themselves and to share that happiness. Being from a Bhutanese background and having migrated to Australia I want children to learn the importance to acknowledge equal value as a society.
Why I love working with children: Children make me feel happy, especially watching children developing and reaching milestones as they progress through the centre from toddlers through to school age. Watching the children graduate from Early Learning into primary school gives me satisfaction that I have made a difference in their life. I enjoy being able to share my culture within the service.
Paddy Educator
Years of Experience: My career in the child care industry commences at Butterflies 7 months ago.
Qualifications & Training: I am currently studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care under a traineeship through Mi Haven training college.
What I would like children to learn from me: The most important thing I want children to learn from me is to be kind and to treat every person with kindness as well as respect. To treat others as you expect to be treated. I want children to have the confidence to communicate their ideas and become independent individuals.
Why I love working with children: Working with children reminds me of how amazing and exciting the world can be. I have always liked being with children and as time went on I discovered the early years was an exciting time for them to discover and learn. I enjoy having the opportunity to pass valuable life skills and inspiring children to become the person they are and to develop to their full potential.
Yoko Centre Cook and Educator
Years of Experience: I have been in the child care industry and worked at Butterflies Early Learning for over 3 years .
Qualifications & Training: I hold my Certificate 3 in Early Childhood Education.
What I would like children to learn from me: Nutrition from food is essential for the growth of children. We make sure that they are enjoying their meals while getting the nutrition they need. I incorporate Japanese, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Italian food, into the daily menu so that they can experience various food cultures. Through mealtime, children are learning about healthy eating, other cultures, learning to make healthy food choices and to experiment with different tastes, as well as engaging with each other and, establishing relationships over a good meal.
Why I love working with children: A child who can't use a spoon and eats with his hands begins the challenge of eating with a spoon. A child who has a smaller appetite was able to eat without leaving the amount served on the plate. A child who didn't like vegetables and only ate plain rice began to eat meals with vegetables and meat after seeing other children eating it deliciously. It is my pleasure to be involved in the healthy growth of children and to provide them with healthy choices, by providing them with fun and delicious meals and the opportunity learn life long skills.
Dorita Toddlers Educator
Years of Experience: 3 years.
Qualifications & Training: Certificate III in Early Learning
What I would like children to learn from me: To be kind and respectful to others. Learn new things everyday as they grow and reach their milestones.
Why I love working with children: I love to watch them grow and discover new things every day. Also coming into work and seeing big smiles on the children’s faces, makes it all worth it in the end.
Kimberley Educator
Qualifications and training: I hold my certificate 3 and am currently Studying Diploma Early Childhood Education.
What I would like the children to learn from me: I want them to feel supported, safe and I hope the children learn respectful values from me.
Why I love working with children: It is fulfilling to watch the children learn and grow each day. Watching them explore and discover new ideas is rewarding as well. Just being a part of their journey means a lot to me.
Nyle School Based Trainee
Studying Cert III Early Childhood
Summer Toddler Lead Educator
Years of experience: I have 25 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualifications and training: I hold my certificate 3 and am studying my Diploma in early childhood education.
What I would like the children to learn from me: I would like the children to learn how to be strong and confident from me.
Raylene Bus Driver
Years of experience: I have 3 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualifications and training: Currently studying certificate 3 in early childhood education.
What I would love the children to learn from me: I would like children to learn kindness, confidence, respect and independence. I want them to feel safe, have fun, and know that it's ok to make mistakes while learning.
Why I love working with children: I love working with children because I enjoy helping them learn, grow and reach new milestones. It is rewarding to build positive relationships and make a difference in their lives, no matter how big or small.
Bianca Educator
Years of experience: I have over 10 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualification and training: I hold certificate 3 in early childhood education.
What I would like the children to learn from me: To love to learn through play and enjoy every moment and to learn patience even through frustrating times.
Why I love working with children: They are curious and engaging, I love looking at the world as they see it.
Tulsa Educator
Years of experience: I have 7 months experience in early childhood education.
Qualification and training: I hold my certificate 3 in early childhood education.
What would I like children to learn from me: To enjoy to play and gain new and different skills.
Why I love working with children: I love working with children because they are very innocent and love. They are very curious to learn different types of activities, they make me laugh and I just enjoy being with them.
Shaira Pre Kindy Lead Educator
Years of experience: I have over 2 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualification and training: I hold my certificate 3 and diploma in early childhood education.
What would I like the children to learn from me: I would like to empower the children, boost their self-confidence and equip them with life skills to be successful and capable learners.
Why I love working with children: I love working with children because watching them achieve their milestones is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. i also love building positive relationships with them knowing that I get to help them learn and grow one day at a time.
Estella Educator
Years of experience: 2 years and 8 months experience in early childhood education.
Qualifications and training: I currently hold certificate 3 in early childhood education, I hold my Diploma in social work, and am currently studying my Diploma in early childhood education.
What would I like the children to learn from me: I would like the children to learn from me that they are all beautiful, special and that they are loved. the importance of being kind with each other and care for our planet and animals.
Why I love working with children: Children show me that the love and compassion within me is infinite, and they give me the opportunity to express and give that love within me which also makes me love myself and everyone more.
Sepi Educator
Years of experience: I have 1 year experience in early childhood education
Qualification: I hold my certificate 3 in early childhood education.
Why I love working with children: I love learning alongside the children and watching them grow
Lonet Lead Educator
Years of experience: I have 4 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualifications and training: I hold my certificate 3 and Diploma in early childhood education.
What would I like the children to learn from me: To learn about different ways of learning, social and teamwork skills, to progress on as they develop in their milestones. physical and mental conditioning as an individual, building relationships and trust.
Why I love working with children: They find security and trust to guide them to learn and encourage flexible imaginative intuitions. I enjoy how they rely and look up to you to care, protect and teach them fun and educational lessons to report back to their parents.
Sylvia Educator
Years of experience: I have over 10 years experience in early childhood education.
Qualification and training: I hold my certificate 3 in early childhood education.
What I would like the children to learn from me: To be able to have children to be comfortable in a learning environment and form and maintain meaningful relationships.
Why I love working with children: Working with children has been a passion since I started studying early childhood education.
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